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Geraldine Bernadette Burkel (1958-2010)

Age 52, of Newark, DE, died at home with her family on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 of natural causes. Gerri was born in Wilmington, DE on June 18, 1958, the daughter of Anna Mae and Frederick Barry Ventura. Her husband, Deny J. Burkel, predeceased her in May of 2010. She will be greatly missed by her brother, Michael James Ventura; sons, Frank Christopher Cario Jr. and Thomas Fredrick Burkel of Newark DE, Anthony Ryan Cario of Philadelphia, PA; her step-daughters, Claire Francine Cario of Brooklyn, NY, and Aimee Madison Cario of Philadelphia, PA.

A devoted mom, Gerri derived her greatest joy from being with her loved ones, whether it was around her swimming pool, or in her kitchen, as long as she was with them. Her kind spirit was shared with all, always opening her heart and home for anyone in need. Her optimistic view of life gave strength and hope to others and her sunny disposition, smile and laughter will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have had her in their life.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 8, at 11 am at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, where friends are invited to visitation after 10 am. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Thomas F. Burkel Education Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust Co., 2371 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 or to any Wilmington Trust Branch. Please visit Gerri's Guestbook.


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